Applied Catalysis A: General 473 (2014) iii–vii

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Applied Catalysis A: General

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doi:10.1016/S0926-860X(14)00101-X

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A way to realize controllable preparation of active nickel oxide supported nano-Au catalyst for CO oxidationChengming Zhanga,b, Xinjiang Cuia, Huimin Yanga,b, Lirong Zhengc, Youquan Denga, Feng Shia

aState Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Centre for Green Chemistry and Catalysis,

Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, ChinabUniversity of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinacCenter for Multi-disciplinary Research, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences,

Beijing 100049, China

� The controllable preparation of active Au/NiOx for CO oxidation was presented. � [Cl�] during the washing of catalyst precusors is an indicator for the activity. � CO total oxidation can be realized below 0� C if the [Cl�] was >4 but <8 ppm. � The active nano-Au catalyst possesses nano-Au with smaller particle. � The Au–Au coordination number in the active catalyst is 7.66.

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Ni2O3-around-Pd hybrid on graphene oxide: An efficient catalyst for ligand-free Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactionRenfeng Nie, Juanjuan Shi, Weichen Du, Zhaoyin Hou

Institute of Catalysis, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310028, China

� Ni2O3 isolated Pd clusters was prepared on the surface of graphene. � Highly dispersed Pd (2.5 nm) could be generated by adjustment of Ni to Pd ratio. � Ni2O3 isolated Pd exhibited higher activity for Suzuki coupling reac-tions. � Ni2O3 has multiple roles in exfoliating graphene, mediating size and stability of Pd. � Reactant enrichment and intimate interaction of metals lead to excellent activity.


Synthesis of dimethyl carbonate by urea alcoholysis over Zn/Al bi-functional catalystsXiaomin Wua,b, Min Kanga,b, Yanlong Yina,b, Feng Wanga, Ning Zhaoa, Fukui Xiaoa, Wei Weic, Yuhan Suna,d

aState Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan

030001, PR ChinabUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR ChinacCenter for Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese

Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, PR ChinadCAS Key Lab of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, PR China

� The Zn/Al mixed oxides were prepared via the decomposition of hydrotalcite-type precursors. � Bi-functional catalysts presented noticeable activity and stability for the DMC synthesis by urea alcoholysis. � Surface weak acidic/basic sites of ZAO catalysts synergistically promoted the DMC synthesis. � Urea and methanol were respectively activated on the weak acidic and basic sites, advancing the DMC synthesis.


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Photocatalytic performance of Sn-doped TiO2/reduced graphene oxide composite materialsThuy-Duong Nguyen-Phana, Viet Hung Phama, Jin Suk Chunga, Manish Chhowallab, Tewodros Asefac,d, Woo-Jae Kime, Eun Woo Shina

aSchool of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, University of Ulsan, Daehakro 93, Nam-gu, Ulsan 680-749, South KoreabDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway,

NJ 08854, USAcDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway,

NJ 08854, USAdDepartment of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 98 Brett Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USAeDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Gachon University, San 65, Bokjeong-dong, Sujeong-gu, Sungnam, Gyeonggi-do 461-701, South Korea

� Sn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles are uniformly decorated on reduced graphene oxide sheet. � Sn doping signifi cantly increases specifi c surface area and narrows band gap energy. � Sn-doped TiO2/RGOs exhibits good photocatalytic activity under UV/visible irradiation.


Synthesis of glycerol carbonate from urea and glycerol using polymer-supported metal containing ionic liquid catalystsDong-Woo Kim, Kyung-Ah Park, Min-Ji Kim, Dong-Heon Kang, Jeong-Gyu Yang, Dae-Won Park

School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of

Korea

� The polystyrene-supported metal containing ionic liquid catalysts was successfully synthesized. � PS-(Im)2ZnI2 with well-balanced acid–base properties exhibited high catalytic activity. � The reaction pathway was studied via FT-IR and 13C NMR. � PS-(Im)2ZnI2 was easily recovered and reused.


Gas phase hydrogenation of p-chloronitrobenzene over Pd–Ni/Al2O3Fernando Cárdenas-Lizanaa, Santiago Gómez-Queroa, Claudia Amorimb, Mark A. Keanea

aChemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

EH14 4AS, Scotland, UKbDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA

� Selective hydrogenation of p-chloronitrobenzene over Ni/Al2O3 to p-chloroaniline. � Pd/Al2O3 promotes hydro-dechlorination/hydrogenation to nitrobenzene and aniline. � Reaction over Pd/Al2O3 + Ni/Al2O3 physical mixtures controlled by Pd/Al2O3. � Pd–Ni/Al2O3 delivers highest activity and 100% selectivity to p-chloroaniline. � Elevated p-chloroaniline yield linked to bimetallic particles in Pd–Ni/Al2O3.


CO2 reforming of methane over MCM-41-supported nickel catalysts: altering support acidity by one-pot synthesis at room temperatureEmma Lovella, Yijiao Jianga, Jason Scotta, Fenglong Wanga, Yoel Suhardjaa, Mengmeng Chenb, Jun Huangb, Rose Amala

aARC Center of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of

New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, AustraliabLaboratory of Catalysis Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of

Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

� A facile one-pot, room temperature synthesis method was used to alter the MCM-41 support acidity. � It affords Ni-MCM-41 with unprecedented catalytic activity for the CO2 reforming of methane. � Controlling the acidity allows for the regulation of product selectivity (H2/CO ratio). � Varying MCM-41 support acidity alters the extent to which the various side reactions occur.


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Effect of hierarchical porosity and fluorination on the catalytic properties of zeolite beta for glycerol etherificationMaría Dolores Gonzáleza, Pilar Salagrea, María Linaresb, Rafael Garcíab, David Serranob,c, Yolanda Cesterosa

aDepartament de Química Física i Inorgànica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, C/Marcel·lí Domingo s/n, 43007

Tarragona, SpainbEscuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnología, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/Tulipán s/n,

28933, Móstoles, Madrid, SpaincInstituto IMDEA Energía, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra, 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles, 28935 Móstoles,

Madrid, Spain

� Hierarchical porosity led to higher conversion and higher selectivity to glycerol triether. � Additional porosity favoured the accesibility of the reactants to the acid sites. � Fluorine in the zeolite structure resulted in slight stronger acidity of the Brønsted acid sites. � Fluorinated samples showed higher selectivity to h-GTBE due to their stronger acidity.

Urchinlike Ag/AgCl photocatalyst: Synthesis, characterization, and activityHasan Daupor, Sumpun Wongnawa

Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla

University, Hat Yai 90112, Songkhla, Thailand

� Novel and facile method of preparation leading to urchinlike Ag/AgCl nanoparticles. � An effi cient photocatalyst that works under both UV and visible light. � Higher photocatalytic activity than TiO2P25.


Preparation of graphene–carbon nanotube–TiO2 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity for the removal of dye and Cr (VI)Chao Wang, Muhan Cao, Peifang Wang, Yanhui Ao, Jun Hou, Jin Qian

Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education,

College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China

� Graphene–carbon nanotube titania composite electrode was prepared for the fi rst time. � The as-prepared composite photocatalysts show high activity for dye degradation. � Effect of carbon nanotube amount on the photocatalytic activity was investigated.



Preparation of a novel carbon-based solid acid from cocarbonized starch and polyvinyl chloride for cellulose hydrolysisShuguang Shen, Bei Cai, Chunyan Wang, Huanmei Li, Guang Dai, Haifeng Qin

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan

030024, PR China

� CCSA was prepared from cocarbonized starch and PVC followed by sulfonation. � The ether (C–O–C) and aliphatic (–CH2–) bridges make carbon sheets fully stretch. � Covalent chlorine tends to form hydrogen bonds with cellulose hydroxyl groups. � Based on the above two points, reducing sugar yield improves by approximately 57%. � The good stability may be attributed to resonance effect among Cl and aromatic rings.


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Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 in cyclohexanol on CdS–TiO2 heterostructured photocatalystGuixian Songa, Feng Xina, Jingshuai Chena, Xiaohong Yinb

aSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, ChinabSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China

� CdS–TiO2 photocatalysts with different molar ratios were synthesized by two-step hydrothermal synthesis. � CdS–TiO2 photocatalysts performed good activity under UV–vis light illuminated. � Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 was investigated by using cyclohexanol as reductant. � Cyclohexyl formate and cyclohexanone were producted by photocatalytic reduction of CO2 in cyclohexanol.


Aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol in methanol solutions over Au nanoparticles: Mg(OH)2 vs MgO as the supportMiguel Estradaa, Vinícius V. Costab, Sergey Beloshapkinc, Sergio Fuentesd, Evgenii Stoyanove, Elena V. Gusevskayab, Andrey Simakovd

aPosgrado en Física de Materiales, CICESE, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., MexicobUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilcMaterials & Surface Science Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelanddUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, km. 107 Carretera Tijuana a Ensenada,

C.P. 22860 Ensenada, B.C., MexicoeUniversity of California, Riverside, USA

� Au/Mg(OH)2 and Au/MgO were prepared from the commercial MgO by the DP method. � The materials promote the aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol in methanol solutions. � Au/MgO showed a much higher ability to adsorb both benzyl alcohol and benzaldehyde. � Au/MgO showed ca. 50% higher catalytic activity in spite of a larger size of Au NPs. � The side formation of benzyl benzoate was suppressed over the Au/MgO catalyst.


Fe3�:Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity under UV and visible light irradiationTina Harifi , Majid Montazer

Department of Textile Engineering, Functional Fibrous Structures & Environmental Enhancement (FFSEE),

Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

� Fe3+:Ag/TiO2 catalyst with high photocatalytic activity was synthesized. � The prepared nanocatalyst showed intensive absorption capacity in visible region. � Photocatalytic activity was prominently enhanced under UV and visible irradiation. � Fe3+ and Ag had synergistic effect on photodegradation of Methylene Blue.


Rhodium exchanged ETS-10 and ETS-4: Efficient heterogeneous catalyst for hydroaminomethylationN. Sudheesh, Ram S. Shukla

Discipline of Inorganic Materials and Catalysis, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Central Salt and

Marine Chemicals Research Institute, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364 002, India

� Rhodium exchanged ETS-4 and ETS-10 for effective and fast hydroaminomethylation. � A confi ned homogenous–heterogeneous dual nature of the catalyst is investigated. � Low reaction time of 4 h with 100% conversion. � Catalyst recycled successfully up to three cycles.


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Dennis A. Dowden—A life in catalysisMichael S. Spencer, Martyn V. Twigg

Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK

TST Ltd, Caxton, Cambridge CB23 3PQ, UK

Study on the basic centers and active oxygen species of solid-base catalysts for oxidation of iso-mercaptansYufen Zhanga,b, Zhenyi Liub, Shenyong Rena, Wennian Wanga, Baojian Shena

aState Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and College of Chemical Engineering, China University of

Petroleum, Beijing 102249, PR ChinabBeijing SJ Environmental Protection and New Material Co. Ltd, Beijing 100080, PR China

� Solid-base catalyst for the sweetening of iso-mercaptans in hydrogenated gasoline. � Part of O2−3C � Mg2+

3C provides medium basic centers. � The other part of O2−

3C � Mg2+3C supplies as strong basic centers. � Superoxide

anions O−2 served as the active oxygen species.



A study on the modification of mesoporous mixed oxides supports for dry reforming of methane by Pt or RuDavi C. Carvalhoa, Helvio Silvester A. de Souzaa, Josué M. Filhob, Alcemira C. Oliveirab, Adriana Camposc, Édwin R.C. Miletc, Francisco F. de Sousad, E. Padron-Hernandeze, Alcineia C. Oliveiraa

aUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici-Bloco 940, Fortaleza, CE, BrazilbUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Departamento de Física, Bloco 920, Fortaleza, CE, BrazilcCETENE, Av. Prof. Luiz Freire, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, BrazildUniversidade Federal do Pará, Campus Universitário de Marabá, Cep: 68505-080 Marabá, PA, BrazileUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco, Departamento de Física—CCEN, Av. Professor Luiz Freire, S/N, Cidade Universitária,

50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil

� Mesoporous mixed oxides supports modifi ed by Pt or Ru addition. � MgO, ZrO2, CeO2 and La2O3 promoters added to alumina support. � Distinct behaviours were observed when Ru or Pt was dispersed on these solids. � Pt/CeO2–Al2O3 showed high catalytic performance compared to the other solids.


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